Culture and Customs of Sweden
This work is an in-depth look at many aspects of contemporary Swedish customs and culture that ties today's nation to an understanding of its history.

Culture and Customs of Sweden is an ideal introduction to this fascinating nation. The book opens with a broad overview of the country and then examines specific themes such as religion, marriage, family, gender issues, education, holidays, popular customs, sports and leisure, media, literature, performing arts, art, and architecture.

Throughout, the author seeks to strike a balance between the history of these many aspects of contemporary Sweden and what is happening there today—at a time when Sweden is undergoing many profound changes. For example, the chapter on literature looks at both the development of Swedish literature since the Middle Ages and at current interests, themes, and writers. Each of the themes covered is central to introducing both Sweden's past and its present, facilitating the kind of understanding that is so important in this ever-shrinking world.

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Culture and Customs of Sweden
This work is an in-depth look at many aspects of contemporary Swedish customs and culture that ties today's nation to an understanding of its history.

Culture and Customs of Sweden is an ideal introduction to this fascinating nation. The book opens with a broad overview of the country and then examines specific themes such as religion, marriage, family, gender issues, education, holidays, popular customs, sports and leisure, media, literature, performing arts, art, and architecture.

Throughout, the author seeks to strike a balance between the history of these many aspects of contemporary Sweden and what is happening there today—at a time when Sweden is undergoing many profound changes. For example, the chapter on literature looks at both the development of Swedish literature since the Middle Ages and at current interests, themes, and writers. Each of the themes covered is central to introducing both Sweden's past and its present, facilitating the kind of understanding that is so important in this ever-shrinking world.

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Culture and Customs of Sweden

Culture and Customs of Sweden

by Byron J. Nordstrom
Culture and Customs of Sweden

Culture and Customs of Sweden

by Byron J. Nordstrom

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This work is an in-depth look at many aspects of contemporary Swedish customs and culture that ties today's nation to an understanding of its history.

Culture and Customs of Sweden is an ideal introduction to this fascinating nation. The book opens with a broad overview of the country and then examines specific themes such as religion, marriage, family, gender issues, education, holidays, popular customs, sports and leisure, media, literature, performing arts, art, and architecture.

Throughout, the author seeks to strike a balance between the history of these many aspects of contemporary Sweden and what is happening there today—at a time when Sweden is undergoing many profound changes. For example, the chapter on literature looks at both the development of Swedish literature since the Middle Ages and at current interests, themes, and writers. Each of the themes covered is central to introducing both Sweden's past and its present, facilitating the kind of understanding that is so important in this ever-shrinking world.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780313343711
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 07/01/2010
Series: Culture and Customs of Europe
Pages: 200
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Byron J. Nordstrom, PhD, is professor emeritus at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN.
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